The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-10
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.
The Florists Who We're Awarded Premiums
on Their Exhibits-New Features

A great many people viewed the floral exhibit
ton in Tomlinson Hall yesterday, but so far the
attendance has been a disappointment to
the florists The attendance yesterday after
very satisfactory, but only few per-
sons were present last night, owing. doubt,
to the disagreeable weather. During the re.
mainder of the week the doors will be open in
the forenoon from TO IL o'clock. and the florists
hope for an increased attendance. There
very large addition of plants, cut flowers and
designs yesterday, which added much to the
tstic beauty of the display. Among the special
attractions added were chrysanthemuIns from
Peter Henderson, Jersey City, N. j.; fine dis
play of roses from Fl. Graham. Terre Haute; an
additional display OF carnations from Hill & Co.,
Richmond, and an orchid display from Seibrech
& Wadley. n. Y. The orchids attracted moro
attention than any other display. For size and
beauty they have never been equaled in the
West d. W. Cox, of Charlottesville also added
a collection of Japanese junk chrysanthemums
that attracted much attention. The floral de-
signs of the local florists placed in position,
and that they are the most artistic ever shown
in Indianapolis. or the West, for that matter, is
admitted by all the florists present
The display of chrysan themums in the pots
continue to be the principal attraction. Among
the two thousand specimens. people interested
in Horticulture. or the beautiful. find hours of
delight The lover of flowers may visit the ex
every step. It is the intention of the exhibitors
to present some new features every day.
The judges completed the award of premiums
last night. which is as follows:
Best Six Whites-First Fred Doerner, Lafayette;
second. Weishaar Bros. Lentz Indianapolis; third,
A. Wiegand indianapolis.
cite; second, Hill Co.. Richmond; third Berter-
mann Bros, Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS.
Pc Collection of C,,t Sr-,vs F;rs+ 7 pe+ar
son. Cincinnati; second, q. ". boswell Fort Wayne;
third, Bertermann Bros: Indianapolis.
Best Six Standards-First, Fred Doerner, Lafay-
cite; second j. Larsen, Indianapolis; third Henry
Hilker, indianapolis.
second. Bersermann Bros; third A. Wiegand, Indi-
annapolis:
Indianapolis; second Fred Doerner, Lafayette third,
Berternann Bros. Indianapolis
Best Twenty-four Varieties, bloom of each
First J. A Peterson, Cincinnati: second Fred Door,
ner Lafayette; third, Weishaar Bros. & Lentz, In
Best Collection of Cut Roses-First, Henry Hilker,
Indianapolis second, Hill & Co., Richmond; third. NJ.
Best design of chrysanthemums A. wiegand, In
iianapolis.
Bertermann Bros.
Best ten house plants, vase, by Chas. Meyer Co..
Best e.pointed star, prize by Indiana Photo Com
pany, Henry Hiker.
Best bridal bouquet, $40 by VIM. Stewart, Boston,
J. q. Heinl, Terre Haule.
Best funeral design, 15, by Flanner 6 Hommown,
Best standing SIS, by Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company j. a. Peterson, Cincinnati.
Best table design, SO. oy ]. D. Carmody, Evans
Best harp, $40, by Brosnan Bros & Co., Hen
ry Hilker
Best table design, vase, by Kpp Bros, j. A. Pc
kerson, Cincinfa4tt
Best specimen oegonia, SIS, by H. Fl. Lee, Berter-
mann Bros.
Best basket silver cup, By H. A. Comstock, j. a.
Peterson.
Best fancy cushion, So, by Eastman, schleicher
z Lee, j. Larsen, city.
Best collection cut chrysantheraums, $40, by J. G.
Vaughan, Oh cago, j. A. Peterson Cincinnati.
Tonight the Lyra Orchestra and chorus will
1--WE q concert from the stage.